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National Republican., 1887-02-25
EE the athletic sailors at Ke-nan's.
Lodge Meetings Tonight.

The following lodges meet tonight al the
places named:
Masonic-St. Johns, No. II, Ma, onic Temple;
Hope, No. 20, Masonic Temple; Eureka, Royal
Arch, No. 4, Masonic Temple: Potomac.
knights Tcmplar. No. .. Georgetown.
q. A. R.-John A. Rawlins, No. /, Ninth and
ID streets: Kit Carson, No. Q, National Rifles
Hall, g street. between Ninth aud Tenth.
/. o. o. F.-Magenenu, No. 4, Encampment,
Eighth Street Hall, East Washington; Central.
No. !, Odd Fellows Hal; Eastern. No. I, odd
Fellows Hall; Mechanics, No. IS, Odd Fell
lows Hall. Georgetown Metropolis, No. Is,
Moore's Hall Ninth street northwest.
knights Of Pythias-Syracusian, No. 10,
Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street north.
west Nelson Division, No. Q, Uniform Rank,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue.
Sons of JOnadab-Good Will, No. Q, 3li
Eighth street northwest
/. o. G.. T.--Anchor Lodge, No. 13, 923
street northwest.
l.. o. M.-washington, No. G, Red Mems
Hall, G street, between Sixth and Seventh
streets northwest; Lafayette, No, 10, Grand
Army Hall, corner Seventh and l. streets
northwest
National Republican., 1887-02-25

The funeral Of Mrs. Joseph E. Johnston
took place yesterday afternoon from st.
Johns Church, the Rev. w. A. Leonard
officiating. Many of the friends of Gen.
Johnston were present to pay the last sad
tribute Of respect to his wife. The remains
were incased In q rosewood casket hand
somely mounted with silver trimmings. At
the conclusion Of the services at the church
Aueur, Wilcox, and Myers; Coils. Dawson
and Harvey, and Admirals Temple and
Rodgers. The funeral procession then pro-
ceeded to the Baltimore and Potomac de-
pot, and at 2 o'clock the body was taken to
Baltimore, where the interment will be made
in Greenmount cemetery.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Election of Officers.

The stockholders OF the Arlington Fire
Insurance Company yesterday afternoon
elected the following board of directors to
serve during the ensuing year Walter 8.
Cox, VIM. King, VIM. Gait, Charles Ed
monston, VIM. K. Riley, s. Thomas Brown,
j. w. IL. Lovejoy, w. w. Johnston, and
Frederick l.. Moore. Subsequently the
board Of directors met and reelected all
the old officers as follows; Hon. Walter 8.
Charles B. Maury, treasurer, and Frank T..
Rawlings, secretary.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
An Evening With Dickens.

One Of the most interesting lectures Of
his course, "Charles Dickens and his Tray.
els" will be delivered by MIR. Stoddard al
Congregational Church tonight. This gen-
tlemen's pleasing manner, the extent Of his
information, and the variety Of his expert.
ences always insure him audiences equal to
the capacity OF the house, and none have
yet gone away without being delighted and
informed. The subject for tonight will be
especially welcome.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Returning from BatopoIis.

The three children OF eX Gov. Shepherd,
who have been with their father in Mexico,
returned to this city on Wednesday aud are
now with Mrs. Shepherd at her residence
on street. Gov. Shepherd expects to re.
spring. Since his residence in Mexico he
has devoted all of his time to his silver
mines at Batopolis, and 1t is said that he
has been very successful In working them
and will be a rich man as the result OF his
energy and industry. This will be no
doubt good news to the many friends OF
Gov. Shepherd In this city.
National Republican., 1887-02-25

Mrs. Cleveland received six of the artists
Of the Japanese village yesterday by special
appointment. They presented her specl-
mems of their work as follows: A vase, four
teen inches high, prettily decorated; a hand
painted silk fire screen with bamboo frame,
and O LACQUER card receiver.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
CRIMINAL AND COWARD

The Man Who Resents Assault with u
knife.
Howard Coleman, colored, was yester-
day charged in the police court with cut.
ting Daniel Russ, also colored, at the Ebbitt
House stables some days ago. C)lemln
claimed that Russ assaulted him first aud
he did the cutting in self-defeuse. The
judge said, unfortunately there is no statute
puDishiDg cutting as a special offense In
the District, but he thought there should
be one. The court could have some respect
for man who used his fist to resent an
insult, but not particle for man who
uses knife, as he shows himself not only
to be criminal but also coward The
case was sent to the grand jury; bonds $500 =.
National Republican., 1887-02-25

The following building permits were granted
yesterday: Danennewer d Son, erect three
brick dwellings, $500, F street, between Sec.
ond and Third streets northeast; c. NJ. Bennett.
erect brick dwelling, 5000, H street, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets northwest G.
Aueibach, six brick dwellings, $1,000, L street,
between First and North Capitol streets north.
west; Lewis Il Whiting. erect brick planning
mill, $500, Sth street. between l and X streets
southwest: John N. Walker, erect brick stable,
$500, in rear iSl Missouri avenue: Ida Geir,
erect brick dwelling, 81 l,O00 Thirteenth street.
between q and ii streets northeast: John T. &.
Loane, erect brick dwelling 81, 2,2OO, Fiith street,
between b and G streets northeast; Andrew
Babmer IL Co.. erect brick stable 500, in rear
of G2i Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Retired Army Omcor Dead.

Col. William p. Chambliss, of the army,
died on Tuesday at Coburg, Canada. lie
was restored to service this month aud
placed on the retired list last week. lie
served IN the Tennessee volunteers IN the
army in 1856, became major 4th cavalry In
1864, and resigned in 1867. He was badly
wounded ani captured at Gaines's Mill In
,Tunp 1882
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Rohbertes Reportah.

Wm. II. Reardon, of 1919 Ninth street
northwest, reports that in this city or Alex
andria Tuesday evening he was!robbed of q
gold watch worth S65 and $32 in cash.
Emma Ruckert, No. sos street sonth-
east, reports that while at ball given at
Abner's Hall Monday night she was robbed
Of gold watch and chain worth $50.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Its Delicacy of Flavor

And the efficacy of its action have rendered
the famous liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs
immensely popular. II cleanses and tones up
the clogged and feyerish system. dispels head
aches, colds, and fevers, cures Habitual Con-
isg on weak or inactive condition of the Kid
neys. Liver, and Bowels For sale in so cent and
81 bottles by all leading druggists. Manutac.
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
San Francisco, Cal,
National Republican., 1887-02-25

Messrs. W. II. Browne, r. NJ. Dorsey, L..
Willis, W. Gilchrst, and Il. johnson, one of
the subcommittee on the Emancipation pa.
rade, requested the Secretary of the Navy to
authorize the commandaut of the Washington
navy yard TO lend them q ships boat with the
necessary spars and sails. The secretary has
complied with their request.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Taken TO Rockville.

VIM. Colbert convicted here of stealing a
wagon belonging to Assistant Inspector King
and sentenced to sixty days in Jail, is likely to
enjoy much longer term of confinement In
the Maryland penitentiary. In response to a
requisition from the governor Justice Mac
Arthur yesterday directed that the man be de-
livered to Sheriff Miller for removal to Mont
gomery county, the balance OF the sentence
having been remitted here. He is wanted In
Rockville to answer to two charges of horse
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Informinc tbe President.

Commissioner Montgomery, of the patent
Office, yesterday said he intended to tender
his resignation at some time during the
spring or early summer, for the purpose of
resuming his law practice, He expressed
himself as greatly grati6ed with the pleas
anIpess Of bis relations with the President
and the Secretary of the Interior. Mr..
Montgomery acquainted the President with
his intentions yesterday.
National Republican., 1887-02-25

District Attorney Riddle has decided that the
North Baptist Church, Fourteenth aud Il
streets, is exempt from taxes for special inn
provements under the board OF public works.
The First National bank of New York, which
owns the lien certificates on the property, will
have TO sue the District TO recover the value of
the certificates,
National Republican., 1887-02-25
CHARGED with IpfIdeIiiy.

Lottie E. sammons has made application for
divorce from william S. sammons. alimony
ard cultody of the children. Her maiden
name as Wheeler, and they were married In
this District Dec. 4, 1878, and she charges that
ON Nov. 23. 1886, and repeatedly since he has
committed adultery with Pearl Depew at No.
;29 Maryland avenue.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Justice NiacArthur's Lecture.

In response to numerous requests, Justice
Arthur Macarthur has decided to repeat
his lecture on "Industrlal Education" 1t
will be delivered this evening at o'clock
in the parlors OF the Young Mems Christian
Association, and 1t Is certain that there will
be a large audience.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
"The Dutchessn Gives Bond,

Ollie +. Ellis, alias "The Duchess" was
yesterday tiled in the police court for being a
suspicious, character and given forty -eight
hours to leave the city Vim. r. Wood went
on her bond in the sum of 800
National Republican., 1887-02-25
pjfferenoe as 10 die Amount.

The citizens of Alexandria are under the i'm
preston that there is an error in the bill au'
thorjzing the District commissioners to bid for
the Washington and Alexandria road. The
object of the bill Is to secure sl60 900 advanced
to that road by the District of Columbia. Tne
claim is made that the amount is only $50, o 10,
and the United states court ut its next session
will consider the subject.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Any Small Boy with a Stick

Can XIII tiger-if the tiger happens to be
that deadliest and most feared of diseases In
this country-can assuredly be conquered and
destroyed If DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coyery" be employed early.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
The CnnrI Rennrd

Equity Court-Justice Merrlck-Hopklns vs..
Hopkins; on trial. No assignment
Criminal Court - Justice Merrick. Philip
StauntCn, Iobberyi jury out,
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Standard Goods at Popular Prices !

The "Harris' Cassmeres known all the United
States strictly rst-cass goods both regards style
and durability
fortunate purchase of entire lines of these goods
at the mills in spring weights enables to make them up
to order at prices known in Washington before.
Our assortment is large and varied Some in quiet
patterns checks plads and still others stripes
The goods go into custom department Wednes
day, Feb. 20, and we mark them
$a2.5o for Suits, and Sc for Pants.
We cut them in the latest and most popular Styles and
guarantee good fits.
Last winter had very large sales in line of rough
wirews Cheviots in checks plads and homespun
We have fine line of these goods in spring styles that
making to order at $40 for suits and SIS for pants.
This make of goods gave customers universal salts
faction in winter weights, and don't think better suit
was sold in Washington at this price.
Come and see them, send for samples. Directions
for measuring sent to customers out of the city.
B. B. Barnum & Co., 93l Penn. Ave.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Exempt From Special Tax.

MoSoGRAMs and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. Kcrvand, 1912 Pennsyl-
yania ayeuuc.
National Republican., 1887-02-25

THE Philadelphia star asserts that "truth
whispered is more effective than nonsense
Numbered" and truth II is that DR.. Bulls
curing cough or cold,
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Preparing for Emancipation Day

THE Newcomb Trio, at Kernan's are the
greatest lightninE- change artists.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
A WINDOW FULL
%tAtkftkAkAAt&kk

OF Handkelchiefs on exhibition. In the
show window Of store No. 1l19 Penna. ave.
Some at &c, and from that price up to s., ,9s
for the finest Of our French novelties. IA
many Handkercbiefs In our window as
would make the entire stock of many OF our
competitors. Look In the window.
National Republican., 1887-02-25

25 doz. elegant B. Button Black Kid Gloves,
sizes 81 to 81, at 25c pair only.
25 doz. elegant colored 3-Button Kid
Gloves, all sizes, at 25c pair only.
40 doz 3 and 4-Button Opera shades, sizes
81 to u, at 25c pair only; your choice at
Csc.
Wealso offer our entire stock Of Trimmed
and Untrimmed Hats at 25c your choice. Z,
The balance Of our Ladies', Misses, aril
National Republican., 1887-02-25
RulltiinD permits

LITHCSRApH check books made to order
Handsome designs. Kervand, 1912 Pennsylva
mia avenue.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Visitors From Japan.

mil desperandum, never depair." 81
Jacobs Oil absolutely cures rheumatism.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
r. H. TAYLOR,
933 Pennsylvania Avenue.
NEW PARIS COMBINATION SUITS.
sEAToN PERRY.
SUCCESSOR To PERRY & BRorHERl,

HAS lust OPENED A VERY CHOICE AS
sORTMENT OF EXCLUSIVE NOVEL
TIES IN PARIS COMBINATION SUITS,
RANGING FROM Sl5 10 $50.
NEW CHECKED AND STRIPED ENGLISH
NrW FRENCH FRENCH CHUDDAs, CAsHMEREs,
AND CAMEL'S HAIRS. ,,oo,
CUOICE DESIGNS IN PRINTED ALL'WOOL
CHALLlS DE LANES. ,.-,,.,.o,,
CONFINED STYLES IN FINEST FRENCH
SATTEENS, MADE BY GROS, ROMAN u
60. TO MY EMPRESS ORDER.
LATEST NOVELTIES IN AND ERSoN' S
SCOTCH ZEPHiRS., e,,,-e An q,
NEW PATTERNS IN INDIA SILKS AL el
NovhFLTifs hHL2 iS' iN EMBROIDERED BATEsTE
AND GINGHAM ROBES.
NEW BLACK TWISTED SILK GRENADINES
-, AND HERSANlES; sRSAN Gi RIAcK AND COL
ORED GROs GRAIN, FA!LLE FRAN
CASE, RHADAMES, SATIN, DuCHESSE
AND sURAH SILKS AT LOWEST PRICES.
NOVELTIES IN STRIPED AND PLAID VEIL
VETS FOR GARNITURE: E:,,o,,-,r,-,n
NEW SPRING SHADES IN TREFoUSSE KID
No2fiTIEs ShHnEs. IN HOSIERY AND HAND
eEEriSE hhS9htsP: e ?: FRENCH coRsErs FROM
NoyyEITIEs ylfg Ia iS;TY' IN IMPORTED WHITE GOODS;
SSpLAiN FIGURES AND CORRECT
PRICES.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Taken 10 Baltimore for Burial.

SALVATION OIL cures wounds of all kind %
cents.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Niarrlhco Licenses.

IS per gallon, 20 cents a quart bottle. No. l
Rye whisky, best in the world for the money,
ct McGee's, Ninth street, near d.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Reduction in Prices
of First-class Custom
made Shirts.

No. 1. Reduced to $1,000; former
price $3.50 per half dozen.
No. 9. Reduced to $780, former
price $40. so per half dozen.
No. 3. Reduced to $is.OOper half
dozen.
An Inimitable Fit Guaranteed;
Quality, Workmanship, and
Fir ish Unexcelled and Seldom
Equaled.
Dress Shirts for Weddings ana
Reoeptions-1he present fashion
of linen cords, Embroidered Fig
ures and Spot Bosoms most
thoroughly and elegantly made.
Fancy shirtings in English
FIannels, Zephyr, and Chevios,
and French Percale.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
The Great Kid Glove,
Millinery, & Cloak Sale
KINGS PALACE, S14 9TH st. N. w.

cordially invited great saie pair only
We offer the following;
National Republican., 1887-02-25

Children's Cloaks will be sold at any price;
no reasonable offer refused.
We have Just received an elegant line OF
Short Jackets, with Hoods. Lovely STYLES
at 81, S., and SO only.
Also choice. assortment Of fine Jerseys
at 81, $1.25, and S1.50.
$4,000 worth Of new Fancy Ribbons,
eject styles, at the old low prices.
National Republican., 1887-02-25
Observation-Disclosures
SOMETHING YOU ALWAYS REQUIRE.

Genuine "Gora Umbrellas for $3.50 Cemented Rubber
for Men, Ladies' SI1s; Boys, SI3 Girls 98
Cards and Copper Plate for S6 Gys ndebe Ink
linen with pen, bottle WARRANTED
Grain Silk for s1.Io yard Extra size heavy Black and
Fichus for 9Sc
The Dillon tribune., 1887-07-15
Honey as Medicine,

Last year u French tourist, NJ. Gull
meta by name. paid II visit to Tas,nania.
a'"l being much interested in its indigo,
nous vegetation. examined the numerous
varieties OF tho eucalyptus which flourish,
III that island. lli:; Investigations brought
him into contact with small black bee,
Which stores it.; honey in the l.. .;lobulus.
Ac found that this honey emitted i, strong
ntlor as OF gum leaves. Collecting some.
hc carried i, to i'.uropc for the purposc of
having It an"'.'::c'l. and Of ascertaining
whether it M:ss1's&s.al any special qualities
1t was carefully studied by NJ. Thomas
Caran'an, a well known chemical analyst.
and l.:' T>n,,>' Of February :, said that he
hal discovcrrt! in he honey some interest
ing medicinal virtues 1t exercises =.
modcrating influence OH the action OF tho
heart; it is aniitllcr,nic-t!at is to say, il
lowers the temperatures: it facilitates the
respiration, for it is anti-cat;.rrlal; it is u
tebritugc and par1siticitlc, and it has been
found ciicacio,1s in overcoming. obstinate
cases ct bronchitis and even of whooping
cough. II il; almost unnecessary to add
that the various preparations OF cucalyp-
tus make an important figure in the
frcnch pllari.acopri,l. and its therapcr-
tic value is far from being fully asccr-
tanned ut the present ti,nc.---Chica>,o
Journal
The Dillon tribune., 1887-07-15
characteristics of the Tug bog.

lherc are not more than fifty pug dogs
INST; Louis. and yet they are in great de-
uana. The reason they cannot be SUP
puea n Is because they arc hard to gel.
lnelr race pcculiarities arc strange, ami
aslce .a they Ito not multiply as rapidly as
Nher breeds. Not more than four or five
'e ha.l At one litter, and they will not re-
IAN their breed if crossed. When thus
.l'sstst .s with other breeds the puppies lose
,ae CHARACTERISTICS of the pug and re-
% s.oie the crossed breed. This Is Il good
asp,aha'ion y pn OF their rarity. 1t was only
.a.iu. ~ ;le last ilfty years that these pets Of
Tsy TMsa.sy could M obtained by everybody.
1.s lnes were formerly bred by certain mem
s,,.;. s.s " the nobility Of Europe. and the
sns,.a snala remained family possession. The
aM,..'llcatlon ,s,.. OF bcin. rare was not tho
pI,; o : one nc that rendered tho pug valuable.
~ e,so = essentially ~, pet. never heard Of
re ueasc nc "nerc II pug dog had the rabies.
>.fa ,t uas s an excellent temper. so that he is
,ish,no e ,of children. OF course, hc is not n
anal;fo" naM: W a watch dog. hut tlcs.. nrc not
,e1;.o. 1;,'..,ions demanded of pct. lie j.,
asast "ale' ike all lap dogs, liable to kyo,nc
,r,, ."' ", n'it he makes up for that by guy
rha m ,,l sn''aoliity. l am great friend of
I;n,a.s. N pas. Tor do not think he is :scpcro!l,
Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
The Dillon tribune., 1887-07-15
'ecnliarities Of Enilcns>

ally ys.'o!'sness CONSCIOUSNESS enters into the grrcr-
Ibis nnaa' nrsepted definition of epilepsy. While
ljseasao aat;'l'sel"usness =. is II symptom of the
are sc soma N the vast majority Of eases. there
ca>e Ils j., exceptions. The following i, y
siona1 'rr'ed ",i, woman Of :a Years had ,cc,-
.uI.;ra r eE;liept;c attacks OF the usual COW
eize,l ' sn h!hd; but more frc,,u:n;lv vlr;,
nut , ins's sne wonld scream, t,!rn rnlr cry
roo,n 's,ap aa!' IRON the bed and run abou, The
ENTITY 'e'.ls ns absurdly and at times vio-
aanl a., VA one seizure she bii her ,;us-
,siel + oh N coming out Of tie attrcl, shc
tiue shs = slls nc had done this. At another
rs le,a 'lfrW the inAstund y, her moth
III WHY i,1h' ai:'i fully recalled !hr iact hcr.
It S',n h':ac much sorrow. 0' "e'
aetjm oelievca , tlat attention in this IL.
er s"a, would show Il consiI,r;,b,,. % 1,nu". n
aostsntt sut', eases. The matter nny nnvr
!eptics ,,t n'ha n'Ssal hearings. inusmnch as SEM en-
ed to ~, ~ ;' commit deeds of violence nr,
III, un.ln, IN Ut, sI"asi'lc OH tic grnuni of Of
saa,n. ''''''''sness. s.-Iouth'. Com
The Dillon tribune., 1887-07-15
"rhc Spectacle NIiSSiOi."

\ provincial contemporary contains a,l
account of II new missionary enterprise
one for distributing spcctaclcs among the
poor. This may seem Mt first sight u very
prOsaic thing to do but We recognize in it
the very genius of kindness. II was eyes
to the blind wa; one OF the most cXcus-
able Eo;:st:; of Job in his moments If par
douablc co:lpl:.ccncy. Such may i~ the
satisfaction "i DR.. Edward Wariny. OF
Mazda Vale. who is CTc'itc, with Initiating
this piece nf lmncvolcncc :,mon:: III" in
Natc> Oi st. Giles Wu:llousc and the
Cleveland street Sick asylum years ago.
Such y service implies much ,rpHhlc and
time. It i nf little IL" To supply spec
tacll> tn the poor wiIhou, mitch personal
trouble 10 ;ti;t The glasses, to sight. We
can only HOY" tilat DG. Warnings example
will be fruitful. and that the intolcrabl'
irksuncne>s Of life in those who have tl."
disposition 10 work wilhoi1, HE means ui
doing 50 will l,c cxtcnsiv.l! m;'igatcd.-
London Lancet.
The Dillon tribune., 1887-07-15
Was just :,S Thankful.

Charles u. Sabin. Of the New York
Produce exchange. sailed away the other
day for two months holiday. hut be-
fore going young Jesse Hoyt and dozen
more Of Mr.. Sabin's business cronics in
vited him to ~ spread ut the Exchange
club. The party We're seated around the
mahogany, MIR. Sabin in the guest; 5; seat.
cxpcctant and gratefully apprcciating the
honor. when the chef appeared and in
formed Mr.. Hoyt, the organizer OF the
affair, that tho oven in the boss range of
the club had been blown out, and that IL
was quite impossible to serve the dinner
Mr.. Sabin said. ''Never mind, boys: thank
you just the salne,' and all left tho
board. There is Il joke in this story. 1t
Ia true that Mr.. lloyt and his comrades
invited Mr. s;abin to u spread, but it il
also true that they thought that the chef
might say something to stop it. and ST.
instructed him. The chef did as nc was
told. and Mr.. Sabin left town fully b.
licving that that range had been blown
ui'.-l'hica,.O Herald.
The Dillon tribune., 1887-07-15
Charies isca,!o and His Chnroc+ar.

"! an 'li'"'crl authors probably tha
nlosI singular III his mental att;tr,1o
toward the rerson,ges of his romanccs ua,
Ch'rHS He;dc. III speaking of tho
characters hc he'd drawn he always a,. NV
peared unconscious Of their artificial ori.
gin, and referred to them as ii their realty
were an established fact. He did rot
recognize any particular connection bn.
tween t'!"H' and himself I have 70.
ls'''esi'! At;lrI HIM discuss the :tliosyncro
sl'.s OK !h' or that member Of his; ideal
4a'1''' ' IL; i'''c'seiy the tone he would hayo
enlp',V"' II they had been independent of
nIol III every sense. When u friend re.
marked upon what he supposed ,o bn tho
motives that ir,pell,ti the trrujnc ~
''Grit.it'! Gr1unt" to Il ccr,ai;, c.,,,rsa ~
action, Rcaclc exclaimed, hastily ana snn,n-
what warmly. II don't believe Kate
~; Gaunt ever thought of such !, things
lneh he p2>':!'nc abstractcll. and u few
minutes after added, ''It doesn't sncm
cFedlble that Kate Gaunt could be intln.
cnceu Ill that way; but, after all, who c,n
tell: something was said to him about
the ingenuity ut one of Mrs Rytlcr's
schemes in the same novel, YES "
answered Rcatle, wasn't it clever. Won
wouldn't imagine a woman like RYDER nm
10 dodge OF that sort. Ryder had more
~, ura"iS 'han people gave her credit for.''
ihcre was no apparent recollection that
ner cleverness, whatever it might have
been, was his own invention. In "I0ve
Ne Little, Love Nc Long, it is related
that Lucy Fountain, when expecting to be
drowned by the upsetting Of a pleasure
boat, whispered to David Dotld that il she
must die she would have something to sav
to him just before they went down. Reade
was asked what it was she intended to tell
him. II don't KNOW" he replied, dream-
ny; "how should l know!'' And, little
later, "What do you think she meant to
say Nothing important, perhaps. All,
him some time" There was not a par
tlclc OF affcctation in this. Rcade was tho
last man to attempt that kind Of prctense
and 1t he had attempted it he could no
more have succeeded than he could have
nown to tho moon. He was the cml>otli-
ncnt Of intellectual cantlor. Atlantic
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